Storm Adam floods Ibiza and Formentera: 61 incidents

61 incidents on Ibiza and Formentera, in the Balearic Islands: storm Adam floods premises and streets in the first hours of Sunday, 18 October. Emergency number 112 handles 23 incidents on Ibiza and 38 on Formentera, according to the Balearic regional government.

Flooding and fallen trees

Flooded premises account for 35 reports, while 13 concern flooded streets. Five reports involve fallen trees, two involve interruptions to basic services and one concerns a stream overflowing.

Formentera’s island council also reports three fire brigade call-outs for electrical fires. It says no serious injuries or property damage have been reported so far.

Red alert on both islands

Firefighters, local police and civil protection teams on Formentera have increased their numbers in response to the volume of calls. They continue to monitor the storm and new incidents.

Ibiza and Formentera are under a red alert for rain and thunderstorms. Authorities urge people to avoid unnecessary journeys, stay out of flooded areas and follow emergency service instructions and official updates. The emergency number is 112.

Topics: Flooding · Storms · Weather

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com